Job Description

This nursery situated in Westminster is looking for two Nursery Nurses to join their Toddler Rooms. The nursery is operational 52 weeks of the year and they are open Monday – Friday 07:30 – 18:30 and cater for up to 72 children aged between 3 months – 5 years old.

The nursery is situated within a large first floor building, close to Westminster and Victoria stations and the setting ensures that they support all the children in reaching their developmental milestones by ensuring each child’s individual needs are met. The setting has 4 main rooms, which are age and stage appropriate along with three additional rooms for sleep, sensory and ICT. They ensure each child reaches their highest potential throughout their learning and development by providing exciting and educational activities on a daily basis. They also have a large garden with large play equipment enabling them to explore the outdoors.

The positions will be working with children aged between 3 months – 2 years old within the Baby Room and Lower Toddler Room, ensuring that the room is run to a high standard and assisting the other staff within the room. You will be responsible for 6 key children and will need to monitor the children’s progress using the EYFS curriculum to ensure they are reaching their development stages.

Exciting benefits include:

£15 – 18,500 per annum

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Uniform provided

Additional Early Years training

Excellent Transport links

Time out to complete children’s records

Dedicated support from the management team

Room for progression

Your role will include:

Ensuring all the children reach their highest potential throughout their development

Providing high quality care for the children within the setting

Building and maintaining good relationships with children and parents

Implementing the EYFS curriculum

Providing exciting activities for all the children

Completing observations, planning and any additional paperwork for your key children

Assisting and supporting other staff within the room

Discussing the children’s progress with their parents or guardians

Following the nurseries policies and procedures throughout the setting

Completing risk assessments within the room and the garden

Ensuring the children have a safe and stimulating environment

Attending parent and staff meetings

Supporting children with additional needs and IEP’s

Supporting the youngest children with weaning

Developing their Physical development by supporting crawling and walking

Carrying out sensory activities

All candidates must have:

An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent

At least 1 years relevant experience within an Early Years setting

The ability to lead a small team (Room Leader only)

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

Great communication skills

The ability to work within a large team

If you feel you would like to be considered for the above position, get in contact today. You can either send your CV or call us, we do have a 24 hour on call facility should you wish to speak outside of your working hours.

** This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Early Years references **